University of South Wales
Popular Music Technology FdSc
University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Popular Music Technology FdSc and other courses in CAH25 at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

Overall student satisfaction
54 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All CAH25 courses of University of South Wales
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All courses in the UK

Course Description

You will learn about all aspects of the music industry from composition to music software application, live recording techniques and live sound management.

You will be taught by experienced professionals, undertake real projects and take part in workshops with visiting artists. Modules in the first year include Recording Studio Engineering, Sound Engineering Fundamentals, Computer Based Audio, Composition with Music Technology, Music Production Skills and a Production Project.

An important element of the second year is a work based placement, enabling you to gain real experience and make valuable industry contacts.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Popular Music Technology, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #5 
    • #48 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #57 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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